2014 Annual Conference, Detroit Saturday, May 3 – Tuesday, May 6 Additional Activities in and around Detroit
Museums and Galleries: The Butcher’s Daughter 4240 Cass Avenue, Suite 111 Detroit, Michigan 48201 248-808-6536 Gallery Hours: Thursday- Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm, or by appointment http://www.thebutchersdaughtergallery.com/ The Butcher’s Daughter Gallery will be exhibiting never-before-seen works by Kevin Beasley, an installation artist.
Detroit Artists Market 4719 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 313-832-8540 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm www.detroitartistsmarket.org Established in 1932, Detroit Artists Market has fostered emerging and established artists in the Detroit and the greater Michigan area. Currently on view is Metaphysical: A CCS Thesis Exhibition at the Detroit Arts Market.
Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 313-833-1805 Museum Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 9:30am – 4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm detroithistorical.org The Detroit Historical Museum preserves the history of the Detroit region so that present and future Detroiters can better understand what has shaped their lives. With five permanent exhibitions, and several changing exhibitions, you can walk through the history of Detroit and the historical events that took place in the Motor City.
Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 313-833-7900 Museum Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 10:00pm, Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm http://www.dia.org/ The Detroit Institute of Arts was founded in 1885, and the museum holds more than 100 galleries, an auditorium, a lecture hall, an art reference library, and a conservation services laboratory. The DIA’s collection has been ranked among the top 6 in the United States. Currently on view are Samurai: Beyond the Sword, and the 77th Annual Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition, along with their permanent collections. (Host organization).
Cranbrook Museum of Art 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloodfield Hills, MI 48303 248-465-3320 Museum Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday – Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm http://www.cranbrookart.edu/museum/
Started from a portion of George and Ellen Booth’s personal collection of art objects, the Cranbrook Art Museum’s collection of contemporary works serves the students of the Cranbrook Art Academy and the larger public. Currently on view is the 2014 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art. (Host organization).
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 313-884-4222 Tour Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm https://www.fordhouse.org/ Tour the 87 acres of Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s lakeside home in Grosse Pointe, MI to find lush gardens designed by Jens Jensen, beautiful English style architecture from Albert Kahn, and the rich history of one of America’s most prominent families. (Host organization).
The Heidelberg Project 3600 Heidelberg Street, Detroit, MI 48207 313-974-6894 http://www.heidelberg.org/ The Heidelberg Project is an open-air creative environment inspired by Detroit’s East Side. Using every day objects, Tyree Guyton created an area two blocks long full of art, energy and community. Additionally, the Heidelberg Project serves as a forum for ideas, hope, and vision. (Host organization).
Motown Historical Museum 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 313-875-2264 Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 6:00p http://www.motownmuseum.org/ Dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of Motown Record Corporation, the Motown Museum is located on Motown Record’s original site at West Grand Boulevard. Currently on view, Girl Groups: The Grit, The Glamour; and The Glory along with their permanent collection.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit 4454 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 313-832-6622 Museum Hours: Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm, Thursday – Friday 11:00am – 8:00pm http://www.mocadetroit.org/ Located in the cultural Midtown of Detroit, MOCAD provides a venue to present contemporary art and artists. As a non- collecting institution, the museum has a never-ending series of programs and exhibitions. Currently on view are James Lee Byars: I Cancel All My Works At Death (closing May 4), and State of Exception (closing May 4). (Host organization).
The N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art 66 E Forest Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 313-831-8700 Center Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00am http://www.nnamdicenter.org Founded by art collector George N’Namdi, the center has four galleries dedicated to works by master artists, and providing exhibition space for local artists. In addition to their galleries, the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary art also houses a vegetarian restaurant, a gift shop, a wine bar, and other boutique stores, conveniently located in Midtown
Detroit. Currently on view, Do The Yale Thing: An Exhibition of Exceptional Artwork by Recent Yale MFA Graduates, curated by Dexter Wimberly.
Power House Productions 13100 Klinger Street, Detroit, MI 48212 (locations vary) Power House Productions may be contacted at [email protected] www.powerhouseproductions.org Since 2009, Power House Productions has developed and implemented creative neighborhood stabilization strategies to help invigorate their community. The artist-run program aims to create self-reliant artistic communities that address common concerns and daunting issues that face Detroit neighborhoods. (Host organization).
Scarab Club, Arts and Cultural Center 217 Farnsworth Street, Detroit, MI 48202 313-831-1250 Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00am http://www.scarabclub.org/ Founded in 1907, the Scarab Club was a meeting place for artists and art lovers to socialize. Today, the Scarab Club continues to support Michigan based artists, arts education, and arts appreciation. Currently on view is the Silver Medal Exhibition. (Host organization).
Smith Shop, located in Ponyride 1401 Vermont Street, Detroit, MI 48216 Smith Shop 269-599-6164 Smith Shop is open to the public by appointment only http://www.smithshopdetroit.com/ Ponyride can be reached by contacting [email protected] http://www.ponyride.org/ Smith Shop is a metalworking studio owned and run by Gabriel Craig, where he and other metalworkers create jewelry, housewares, hardware, and other accessories. Smith Shop is located in Ponyride, which is a dynamic space dedicated to supporting creative artists and socially aware entrepreneurs alike with affordable studio spaces in order to promote artistic growth in a city burdened by an economic crisis.
Susanne Hilberry Gallery 700 Livernois Street, Ferndale, MI 48220 248-541-4700 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm or by appointment http://www.susannehilberrygallery.com/index.htm The owner, a former curator from DIA, has extended the invitation to AAMC members to visit her gallery and will accommodate guests on Sunday or Monday if scheduled ahead of time. On view will be an exhibition of new work by a Detroit artist, Michael E. Smith, whose work was included in the 2012 Whitney Biennial, MOCA Cleveland in June 2013, and the Power Station in Dallas 2014, the Ludwig in Aachen, and the Milan Triennial 2014.
Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43604 419-255-8000 Museum Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Thursday – Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm http://www.toledomuseum.org/ The Toledo Museum of Art has an ever-growing campus in order to hold it’s more than 30,000 works of art. The architecture of its six buildings is as diverse and significant as the works of art that they hold. Current exhibitions include, Varugjan Boghosian; Love & Play: A Pair of Paintings by Gragonard (closing May 4); The Art of the Louvre’s Tuileries Garden; Paper Roses: Garden-Inspired Works on Paper; and Venetian Glass Birds: Lino Tagliapietra. (Host organization).
Wasserman Projects 2163 Cole Street, Birmingham, MI 48009 248-220-4628 Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm – 5:00pm http://www.wassermanprojects.com/ Gary Wasserman aims to create programs that include internationally recognized artists alongside of established and emerging artists. Currently on view is Help Is on the Way, including Matthew Hansel, Emily Mae Smith, and Sean Landers. (Host organization).
Restaurants: (there are restaurants in the Westin Hotel as well, they are: Roast 24grille, the Boulevard Room)
American Coney Island $ 115 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 586-219-0995 Open 24 hours a day http://www.americanconeyisland.com/home.htm To try a Detroit classic, be sure to stop by American Coney Island for one of their world-famous hot dogs. One of the oldest businesses in Detroit, American Coney Island has been in the same downtown location since 1917, and remains family owned and operated. (Located near the Westin).
Old Campus Restaurant $ 5470 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 313-832-4817 http://www.allmenus.com/mi/detroit/248731-old-campus-restaurant/menu/ This quiet restaurant is great for groups, with classic American diner items. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (Near DIA and Inn at Ferry Street)
14East $ 15 E Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202 313-871-0500 Café Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm http://www.14eastcafe.com/ Fourteen East is a Café/Gallery with a wide assortment of coffees and desserts, complimented by art from local artists. (Located near DIA and the Inn at Ferry Street).
Cliff Bell’s $$ 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 313-961-2543 Restaurant Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 4:00pm – 12:00am, Friday 4:00pm – 1:00am Saturday 5:00pm – 1:30am, Sunday 11:00am – 10:00pm (Monday closed for special events) http://www.cliffbells.com/ Located in the heart of Detroit’s entertainment district, Cliff Bell’s is a Jazz and Blues Bar and Restaurant, and is a great place to visit for live entertainment. (Located near the Westin).
Fountain Bistro $$ 800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 313-237-7778 Monday – Thursday 11:00am – 11:00pm, Friday – Saturday 11:00am – 12:00am, Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm http://www.fountainbistro.com/ Located in the Campus Martius Park, enjoy a tasty meal while enjoying a view of the gardens and fountain, nestled in Detroit’s commercial center. (Located near the Westin).
Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub $$ 612 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 313-961-3043 Restaurant Hours: Daily from 11:00am – 2:00am (Kitchen is open until midnight) www.grandtrunkpub.com For a wide menu selection and wonderful atmosphere, head to Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub, located in the Downtown neighborhood. (Located near the Westin).
Maccabees At Midtown $$ 5057 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 313-831-9311 Restaurant Hours: Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Thursday 11:00am – 9:00pm Friday – Saturday 11:00am – 12:00am (Kitchen closes one hour before closing time daily) www.maccabeesdetroit.com Located across the street from the Detroit Institute of Arts, Maccabees is praised for it’s excellent menu and full bar. (Near DIA and Inn at Ferry Street).
London Chop House $$$ 155 W Congress, Detroit, MI 48226 313-962-0277 Lunch Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00am – 3:00pm Dinner Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Friday – Saturday 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Sundays they are closed for private events www.TheLondonChopHouse.com The London Chop House has been serving Detroit’s finest since 1938 with classic dishes such as steaks, chops, and fresh seafood, with a contemporary flare. (Located near the Westin).
Other Attractions: Detroit Riverfront 1900 Atwater Street Detroit, MI 48207 http://www.detroitriverfront.org/ (Locations vary along the riverfront, please visit website for more information) At the Detroit Riverfront, visitors will find several different attractions including the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Adventure and Discovery Center, Milliken State Park, Lighthouse, and Wetlands, Hart Plaza, among others. Several different walking and Segway tours are offered. A weekly outdoor market will be held at Eastern Mark on May 3.
Belle Island East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48214 Belle Island Conservancy 313-331-7760 http://belleisleconservancy.org/ Belle Island, which lies on the Detroit River between the US and Canada, is dotted with several monuments, fountains, and other attractions. At the island, visitors can explore the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory (Wednesday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm), the Aquarium (Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm), the Dossin Great Lakes Museum (Saturday – Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm), Sunset Point, and several other historic Detroit landmarks.
The Fisher Building and the Fisher Theatre 3011 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202 http://www.fisherbldg.com/ http://historicdetroit.org/building/fisher-building/ Fisher Theatre 313-872-1000 http://www.detroittheater.org/theaters/fisher-theater/theater.php Designed to be Detroit’s Eiffel Tower, the Fisher Building was built in the 1920s by architect Albert Kahn. This Art Deco- style building is known as “Detroit’s largest art object,” with stunning architecture, painted ceilings, mosaics, and more. The Fisher Building is home to the Fisher Theatre, which is currently showing We Will Rock You.
Hotels: The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit 1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226 313-442-1600 http://www.bookcadillacwestin.com/ After recently completing a $200 million renovation, the Westin Book Cadillac has been restored to its original splendor, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Built by Detroit’s Book Brother’s, at the time this was built it was the tallest hotel in the world. Located at the Westin Book Cadillac are restaurants, Roast (http://www.roastdetroit.com/), 24grille (http://24grille.com/), the Boulevard Room (http://assets.bookcadillacwestin.com/lps/assets/u/BoulevardRoomAllDayPhaseX.pdf).
The Inn on Ferry Street 84 East Ferry Street Detroit MI 48202 313-871-6000 http://www.innonferrystreet.com/ Located in the historic district of Detroit, the Inn on Ferry Street is made of four Victorian style homes and two carriage houses that have been restored, and is on the list of Historic Hotels of America. The Inn is just a stone’s throw away from some of the state’s finest museums and cultural centers.
Additional Information and Resources: Historic Detroit http://www.historicdetroit.org/
Local Guide from the Inn on Ferry Street http://www.innonferrystreet.com/about/local-guide/
Time: Detroit: 10 Things to Do http://content.time.com/time/travel/cityguide/article/0,31489,1994456_1994357_1994238,00.html
Visit Detroit http://www.visitdetroit.com/
Westin Book Cadillac’s Guide to Getting Around in Detroit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/area/transportation.html?propertyID=3001
Detroit Metro Airport Taxi 1-888-658-7660 http://www.detroitairport-taxi.com/ For Rates: http://www.detroitairport-taxi.com/taxi-rates.php This car service has a great rate from the Cranbook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI to the Detroit Airport.Detroit Metro Airport Taxi also has competitive prices from the Airport to Detroit.
Detroit Airport Shuttle & Taxi Services 313-759-7741 http://www.detroitairportshuttletaxi.com/index.html For Rates: http://www.detroitairportshuttletaxi.com/our_rates.html This car service has a great rate from the Cranbook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI to the Detroit Airport.
Checker Cab 313-963-7000 http://www.checkercab-det.com/ For getting around in Detroit, Checker Cab is the largest cab company, and serves all neighborhoods in Detroit.